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guerrilla
Definition:
(nou) a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
Examples:
It was the start of the guerrilla gardening movement.
At the beginning of the emergency he joined the guerrilla.
It was one of the first acts of guerrilla warfare in the period.
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Common mistakes of guerrilla pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "gue-RIlla" [ɡəˈrɪlə]. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, pronouncing it as "GER-rilla" [ɡərˈɪlə].
- Mispronouncing "g": The initial "g" in "guerrilla" is often mispronounced as a hard "g" like in "go". Tip: Pronounce it softly, similar to the "g" in "gentle", as [ɡ].
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some might pronounce "guerrilla" with overly long vowels, resulting in "gue-rill-a". Tip: Keep the vowels short and crisp, especially the "e" in the first syllable [ɡər].
- Ignoring the double "r": Learners sometimes pronounce "guerrilla" without a clear "r" sound, leading to "gue-illa". Tip: Make sure to articulate the double "r" clearly, as in [ˈɡɛr].
- Confusing with "gorilla": Some people mix up "guerrilla" with "gorilla", pronouncing it as "go-RIlla". Tip: Distinguish the two by focusing on the initial "g" and the stress pattern.